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Jialai Wang, Ph.D., P.E.
Jialai Wang, Ph.D, P.E.
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Office phone: (205) 348-6786; Fax: (205) 3478-0783; Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering and Advanced Materials), The
University of Akron, Akron, OH, February 2003.
M.S.
Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China, June
1996.
B.S.
Civil Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, China,
June 1993.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Sustainable Infrastructure Materials: Alkaline-Activated Binders using Fly-Ashes
or Furnace-Slags; Organic Polymer Composites; Inorganic Polymer Composites;
Multifunction Materials; Smart Materials; Basalt Fibers Reinforced Composites.
Nanocomposites: Carbon nanotubes based structural composites using microwave
irradiation method.
Multiscales characterization and modeling of advanced composites and
engineering materials.
Interface chemistry, mechanics, fracture, durability, and life-prediction.
Intelligent structural system.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
08/2006-present: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and
Environmental Engineering, the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
01/2005 – 08/2006: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, North
Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
04/2003 – 12/2004: Research Associate and Lecturer, Department of Civil
Engineering, The University of Akron, OH
01/2000 – 03/2003:Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil
Engineering, The University of Akron, OH
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AND REGISTRATION:
Registered Professional Engineer, Civil Engineering, Ohio, E-68165.
Member, American Concrete Institute (2007-present)
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (2006 – present)
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Principle Investigator: National Science Foundation CMMI #0927938,
Characterization of Environment-Assisted Subcritical Debonding of Bonded
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Repairs/Strengthening of Aging Infrastructure. $250K, 09/01/200908/31/2012.
The major objective of this research effort is to develop a transformative
approach to understand the degradation mechanism and assess the long-term
durability of the FRP-to-concrete interface. This approach consists of a)
quantitatively characterizing the kinetics of environment-assisted subcritical
debond growth along the FRP-to-concrete interface, and b) development of a
mechanism-based degradation model for the FRP-to-concrete interface in
aggressive environments. The proposed subcritical debond testing closely
simulates the failure occurring during the service-life of the FRP-to-concrete
interface, allows interaction with environmental species during testing, and
reduces ambiguity associated with fracture energy due to competitive effects of
concrete curing, long-term concrete strength gaining, epoxy creep, and epoxy
curing.
Principle Investigator: National Science Foundation CMMI #1000580,
Collaborative Research: Geopolymeric Nanocomposite, A Next Generation
Material For Infrastructure Sustainability. $300K, 06/01/2010-05/31/2013.
The major objective of this study is to develop an inexpensive, ecologically
sound, high-performance, cement like construction material: geopolymeric
hybrid composite through nanoengineering the fly ash particles. This new
material consists of fly ash based geopolymer matrix and carbon nanotubes
(CNTs). To avoid the difficulty of dispersing CNTs, CNTs will be directly grown
on the surfaces of fly ash using a novel microwave irradiation method. The cost
of CNTs produced by this method is estimated much lower than any other
existing methods. A comprehensive testing plan using advanced analytical
instruments will be carried out to exam the interaction between nanotubes and the
geopolymeric matrix, the reaction kinetics, and the multi-functionality of the new
material. This research will be conducted through the close collaboration
between two major research universities in Alabama, the University of
Alabama and Auburn University. The proposed work, if succeeds, will
generate significant social, economic and environmental benefits. This
novel green material meets the requirements of sustainable construction
materials with low carbon dioxide emission, multifunctionality, long
service-life and low embodied energy.
PUBLICATIONS:
Publications in Refereed Archival Journals: (citation # is based on Google Scholar, total
citations > 355, H index = 12):
1. Qiao PZ, Chen, FL, Hamey, CS, and Wang, J., 2010. “Mixed Mode Fracture of
Hybrid Material Bonded Interfaces under Four-point Bending,” Journal of
Aerospace Engineering, ASCE, accepted.
2. Shi,J., Xu, X., Wang, J., and Li, G. 2010. Beam Damage Detection Using
Computer Vision Technology. Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation 25, 189-204.
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3. Qiao, P., Shan, L., Chen, F., and Wang, J., 2010. Local Delamination Buckling of
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Laminated Composite Beams Using Novel Joint Deformation Models. ASCE
Journal of Engineering Mechanics 136, 541-550.
Wang, J., and Zhang, C., 2010. A three-parameter elastic foundation model for
interface stresses in curved beams externally strengthened by a thin FRP plate.
International Journal of Solids and Structures 47, 998-1006.
Wang, J., Zhang, C., 2009. Energy release rate and phase angle of delamination in
sandwich beams and symmetric adhesively bonded joints. International Journal of
Solids and Structures 46, 4409-4418. (cited 1 time)
Wang, J., Zhang, C., 2009. Three-parameter, elastic foundation model for analysis
of adhesively bonded joints. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 29,
495-502. (cited 2 times)
Wang, J., and Zeng, S., 2008. Thermal stresses analysis in adhesive/solder bonded
bimaterial assemblies. Journal of Applied Physic 104, 113508.
Wang, J., Zeng, S., 2008. Enhanced interface stress analysis of piezoelectric smart
beams. Smart Materials and Structures 17, 055020.
Wang, J., and Zhang, C., 2008. Nonlinear fracture mechanics of flexural-shear
crack induced debonding of FRP strengthened concrete beams. International
Journal of Solids and Structures 45, 2916-2936. (cited 3 times)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 04/08-06/08
Wang, J., and Qiao, P. 2008. On irregularity-based damage detection method for
cracked beams. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 45, 688-704.
(cited 2 time)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 10/07-12/07
Wang, J., and Zhang, C. 2007. Delamination in Elastic Shear Deformable Circular
Layers. Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 67, 3323-3330. (cited 1 time)
Wang, J. and Qiao, P., 2007. Vibration of Beams with Arbitrary Discontinuities
and Boundary Conditions. Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 308, 12-27. (cited
8 times)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 10/07-12/07
Wang, J., 2007. Cohesive zone model of FRP-concrete interface debonding under
mixed-mode loading. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44, 65516568. (cited 8 time)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 07/07-09/07
Wang, J., 2007. Cohesive-bridging zone model of FRP–concrete interface
debonding. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 74: 2643-2658. (cited 5 times)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 07/07-09/07
Wang, J. and Qiao, P., 2007. Improved Damage Detection for Beam-type
Structures using a Uniform Load Surface. Structural Health Monitoring 6: 99110. (cited 16 times)
Han, S., Zhang, C., Wang, J., Kim, J., and Choi, S. 2007. Finite element analysis of
thickness dependent debonding force of elastomer coatings. Journal of Adhesion
83:6, 535 - 551
Qiao, P., Lu, K., Lestari, W., and Wang, J., 2007. Curvature Mode Shape-based
Damage Detection of Composite Laminated Plates. Journal of Composite Materials
41: 1217-1252. (cited 13 times)
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18. Qiao, P., Lestari, W., Shah, M. G., and Wang, J., 2007. Dynamics-based damage
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detection of laminated composite beams using contact and non-contact
measurement systems. Composite Structures. 80(3): 409-428. (cited 7 times)
Wang, J., 2006. Nonlinear bond-slip analysis of delamination failure of FRP
reinforced concrete beam- Part I: Closed-form solution. International Journal of
Solids and Structures, 43, 6649-6664. (cited 11 times)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 07/06-09/06
Wang, J., 2006. Cohesive zone model of intermediate crack-induced debonding of
FRP-plated concrete beam. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 43,
6630-6648. (cited 15 times)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 04/06-06/06
Wang, J., Qiao, P., 2006. Fracture analysis of shear deformable bi-material
interface, ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 132(3): 306-316. (cited 4
times)
Qiao, P., Wang, J., 2005. Novel joint deformation models and their application to
delamination fracture analysis, Composites Science and Technology, 65 (11-12):
1826-1839. (cited 14 times)
Wang, J. and Qiao, P., 2005. Mechanics of bi-material interface: split bi-layer
beam theory and fracture. Journal of Applied Mechanics. 72(5): 674-682. (cited 4
time)
Qiao, P., Wang, J., 2005. Shear Stiffness of Composite Honeycomb Cores and
Efficiency of Material. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. 12(2):
159-172. (cited 6 times)
Wang, J. and Qiao, P., 2005. Analysis of Beam-type fracture specimen with crack
tip deformation. International Journal of Fracture. 132(3): 223-248. (cited 14 times)
Qiao, P. and Wang, J., 2005. Mechanics of composite sinusoidal honeycomb core.
ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering 18(1): 42-50. (cited 20 times)
Qiao, P. and Wang, J., 2004. Mechanics and Fracture of Crack Tip Element,
International Journal of Solids and Structures. Vol. 41, 7423-7444. (cited 17 times)
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 07/04-09/04
Top 25 hottest articles of the journal 10/04-12/04
Wang, J., Qiao, P., 2004. On the energy release rate and mode mixity in
delaminated shear deformable composite plates. International Journal of Solids and
Structures. 41(9-10): 2757-2779. (cited 23 times)
Wang, J., Qiao, P., 2004. Interface fracture between two shear deformable elastic
layers. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. Vol. 52(4): 891-905 (cited
27 times)
Wang, J., Qiao, P., 2004. Novel Beam Analysis of ENF Specimen. Engineering
Fracture Mechanics. Vol. 71(2), pp 219-231. (cited 38 times)
Most cited article in the journal from 2002-2005
Wang, J., Qiao, P., 2003. Fracture toughness of wood-wood and wood-FRP bonded
interfaces under mode-II loading. Journal of Composite Materials. Vol.30, 875898. (cited 19 times)
Qiao, P., Wang, J., Davalos, J.F., 2003. Analysis of Tapered ENF Specimen and
Characterization of Bonded Interface Fracture under Mode-II loading. International
Journal of Solids and Structures. Vol. 40, 1865-1884. (cited 32 times)
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33. Qiao, P., Wang, J., Davalos, J. F., 2003. Tapered Beam on Elastic Foundation
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Model for Compliance Rate Change of TDCB specimen, Engineering Fracture
Mechanics, Vol. 70, No. 2, 339-353. (cited 13 times)
Qiao, PZ, Davalos, JF, and Wang, J., 2002. Closure to the Discussion by Laszlo P.
Kollar on Local Buckling of Composite FRP Shapes by Discrete Plate Analysis,
Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 128(8): 1091-1093.
Davalos, J.F., Qiao, P., Wang, J., Salim, H., Schlussel, J., 2002. Shear Moduli of
Structural Composites from Torsion Tests. Journal of Composite Materials, Vol.
36, No. 10, 1151-1174. (cited 7 times)
Qiao, P., Davalos, J.F., Wang, J., 2001. Local Buckling of Composite FRP Shapes
by Discrete Plate Analysis. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 127,
No.3, 245-255. (cited 32 times)
Kulatilake, P., Malama, B., Wang, J., 2000. Physical and Particle Flow Modeling
of Jointed Rock Block Behavior under Uniaxial Loading, International Journal of
Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, Vol. 38, No.5, 641-657. (cited 20 times)
Publications in Refereed Conferences:
38. Wang, J, and Zeng, S. Electro-mechanical coupling analysis of piezoelectric smart beams.
Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7292, 72922U (2009); doi:10.1117/12.815769.
39. Wang, J., and Zhang, C. Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics of Flexural-shear Crack
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Induced Debonding of FRP Strengthened Concrete Beams. Proceedings of First
Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures Hong Kong, China, 12-14 December
2007.
Wang, J. Three-Parameter Elastic Foundation Model of FRP Strengthened Concrete
Beams. Proceedings of First Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures Hong
Kong, China, 12-14 December 2007.
Wang, J. Cohesive zone model of the FRP-concrete interface debonding under
mixed-mode load. 18th Engineering Mechanics Division Conference, ASCE,
Blacksburg, Virginia, June 3-6, 2007.
Wang, J. Three-parameter elastic foundation model for FRP-concrete interface
analysis. 18th Engineering Mechanics Division Conference, ASCE, Blacksburg,
Virginia, June 3-6, 2007.
Wang, J. Cohesive zone model of intermediate crack-induced debonding of frpplated concrete beam, Third International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil
Engineering (CICE 2006), December 13-15 2006, Miami, Florida, USA
Wang, J. On roughness-based damage detection method, Proceedings of SPIE,
Volume 6174, pp. 488-499, 26 February-2 March 2006 in San Diego, CA.
Qiao, P., Lestari, W., Shah, M.G., and Wang, J. Damage Detection Algorithms and
Sensor Systems for Laminate Composite Beams. Proceedings of the Tenth Biennial
ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction,
and Operations in Challenging Environments Ramesh B. Malla, Wieslaw K.
Binienda, Arup K. Maji - Editors, March 5–8, 2006, League City/Houston, Texas,
USA
Qiao, P., and Wang, J., Delamination Fracture Analysis Using Novel Joint, 20th
Annual Technical Conference, American Society for Composites, September 7-9,
2005 - Philadelphia, PA
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interface, Proceedings of McMat2005: 2005 Joint ASME/ASCE/SES Conference
on Mechanics and Materials, June 1 - 3, 2005, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, (in
CD proceedings, 5 pages).
Wang, J., and Qiao, P., Development of Effective Damage Detection Algorithms
for Composite Structures, Proceedings of McMat2005: 2005 Joint
ASME/ASCE/SES Conference on Mechanics and Materials, June 1 - 3, 2005,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. (in CD proceedings, 6 pages).
Qiao, P., and Wang, J. Novel Bi-layer Beam Theories for Delamination Fracture
Analysis . 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics
and Materials Conference , Austin, Texas, Apr. 18-21, 2005.
Wang, J., and Qiao, P., On the fracture of delaminated shear deformable composite
plates, 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, University of Delaware,
Newark, DE, June 13-16, 2004. (in CD proceedings, 8 pages).
Wang, J., and Qiao, P., Fracture Analysis of Shear Deformable Bi-Layer.
Structures, Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Ninth Biennial Conference of the Aerospace Division. Ramesh B. Malla, Arup Maji
- Editors, March 7–10, 2004, League City/Houston, Texas, USA.
Wang, J, Qiao, P.Z., and Davalos, J.F. Elastic Foundation Model-Based TDCB
Specimen for Mode-I Fracture of Bi-Material Bonded Interfaces, 15th ASCE
Engineering Mechanics Conference, Columbia University, New York, NY, June 25, 2002. (in CD proceedings, 8 pages).
Qiao, P.Z., Wang, J., and Davalos, J.F., Mode-II Fracture of Wood-Composite
Bonded Interfaces Using Tapered ENF Specimen, 34th International SAMPE
Technical Conference, Baltimore, MD, Nov. 4-7, 2002, pp. 872-883.
Qiao, P.Z. and Wang, J., On the Mechanics of Composite Sinusoidal Honeycomb
Cores, 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ACS Structures, Structural Dynamics, and
Materials (SDM) Conference, Norfolk, VA, April 7-10, 2003.
Qiao, P.Z. and Wang J., Characterization of Mode-II Fracture of Bi-Material
Bonded Interfaces using Tapered ENF Specimen, 44th
AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ACS Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials
(SDM) Conference, Norfolk, VA, April 7-10, 2003.
Robinson, J, Davalos, JF, Ramayanam, V, Qiao, P, and Wang, J, Torsion of
Honeycomb FRP Sandwich Panels with Sinusoidal Core Configuration,
Proceedings of the ASC 18th Annual Technical Conference, American Society of
Composites (ASC), University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Oct. 19-11, 2003
(Paper#158, 9 pages).
PATENTS:
1. Qiao, PZ and Wang, JL. “Hybrid Composite Structures for Ballistic Protection,”
(Non-provisional Patent Application No.: 20070068377).
2. Wang, J., and Richardson, J., An Unpowered Wireless Sensor Measuring Force in
Steel Tendons and Rebars. Technical Disclosure UAIPD08-0011.
3. Wang, J., and Zhang, X. “A novel geopolymeric nanocomposite for sustainability
of infrastructure”. (Provisional Patent Application No. 61/309,262.)
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REVIEWER FOR THE FOLLOWING AGENCY AND JOURNALS:
1. Panelist, National Science Foundation (06/09, 10/09, 02/10, 04/10)
2. International Journal of Solids and Structures
3. Engineering Fracture Mechanics
4. Journal of Composite Materials
5. Composites Science and Technology
6. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics
7. ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering
8. ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction
9. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
10. International Journal of Fracture
11. Journal of Sound and Vibration
12. Journal of Vibration and Control
13. Composites Part B: Engineering Journal
14. Journal of Adhesion
15. Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation
16. Polymer Composites
17. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
18. Smart Materials and Structures
19. Materials and Structures
20. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
21. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
22. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics
23. ASTM Journal of Vibration and Acoustics
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